Lot 23
  • 23

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Landscape with the Cannon (B. 99; M., Holl. 96)
  • etching
  • sheet: 219 by 326mm 8 5/8 by 12 7/8 in
Etching, 1518, the second (final) state, a very good, strong Meder b impression, the rust spots very unobtrusive, on paper with a Fleur de Lis watermark (cf. M. 120)

Condition

Trimmed just inside the plate mark, retaining a filet of paper outside the borderline mostly, in good condition, a tiny tear at right of lower sheet edge (3mm), a tiny repair at centre of right sheet edge (approx. 2 by 3mm), the central vertical fold primarily visible from the verso, unframed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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